Wilton Lackaye

Wilton Lackaye

From Wikipedia Wilton Lackaye (September 30, 1862 – August 22, 1932) was an American stage and film actor, who originated the role of Svengali (from the 1895 novel Trilby) in both stage and film. He created the role of Svengali in the play Trilby in 1895 which he played on screen in 1915 opposite Clara Kimball Young. He enjoyed a lengthy and distinguished stage career before entering silent...

Known For

Trilby

as Svengali

The Pit

as Jadwin

God's Crucible

as Michael Kalmar

Cast Credits

The Lone Wolf

as William Burroughs

God's Crucible

as Michael Kalmar

The Man of Shame

as Roger Larogue / Louversan

Trilby

as Svengali

The Pit

as Jadwin